Madonna Broussard, Chef & Restaurateur, Laura’s II, Lafayette, LA
SoCal Restaurant Show · Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel
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Madonna Broussard, also known as “The Plate Lunch Lady,” is a third-generation restaurateur and the owner of Laura's II Café in Lafayette, Louisiana. The restaurant, known for its Creole soul food, was started by her grandmother, Laura Williams Broussard, and carries on the family's legacy of cooking with "love, time, and consistency".
Madonna's mother, Dorothy Mae Broussard, also played a significant role in the restaurant's history. Madonna’s daughter, Lacey, represents the 4th generation of Broussard Family stewardship. Madonna was named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Award for “Best Chef : South”.
Madonna Broussard takes a break from her busy kitchen to join us.